Jones and Christensen honored for lifesaving efforts
Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders (left) presents a lifesaving award plaque to Humboldt’s Steve Christensen (right) during Monday night’s Humboldt City Council meeting. Pictured (center) is Officer David Jones, who also received the award. Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.
Officer David Jones (left) and local resident Steve Christensen (right) navigate his boat back to shore following a river rescue near the Reasoner Dam on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. Photo courtesy of Jenni Thomas.
By KENT THOMPSON
For Police Officer David Jones and Lake Nokomis Drive resident Steve Christensen it was a matter of doing what needed to be done.
Even though the pair was awarded plaques for lifesaving exploits late on the afternoon of this past Memorial Day, May 29, neither sees themselves as a hero.
Humboldt Police Chief Joel Sanders begs to differ and on Monday, at the start of the Humboldt City Council meeting, recognized both men for their lifesaving efforts.
“Both of these gentlemen did some outstanding work on Memorial Day and saved some lives,” Sanders said.
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